AP CSP Cybersecurity & Global Impacts Quiz

Which sentence best defines PII?

• math grades for class

• random survey code names

• data that identifies someone

• encrypted website background image

Main difference: symmetric vs. public-key?

• both use public locks

• symmetric adds digital certs

• public uses two linked keys

• public shares one secret word

Digital certificates mainly help browsers…

• block every tracking cookie

• compress large image files

• verify a site’s real identity

• boost laptop battery life

A Distributed Denial-of-Service attack…

• fixes broken web servers

• floods servers with fake traffic

• installs updates over Wi-Fi

• encrypts passwords on disk

Phishing works by…

• brute-force cracking hashes

• tricking users with fake messages

• blocking every incoming email

• turning off spam filters

Multi-factor authentication means…

• two identical strong passwords

• one key on many sites

• two different factor types required

• fingerprint stored as text

Why is HTTPS safer than HTTP?

• shorter load times always

• encrypts traffic end to end

• removes all website ads

• doubles available bandwidth

Best practice on café Wi-Fi?

• never browse the news

• use VPN or check padlock

• share passwords by Bluetooth

• disable antivirus software

Collecting student photos without opt-in breaks…

• speed-limit road laws

• privacy consent requirements

• copyright for music tracks

• federal tax regulations

Which tech raises big privacy worries?

• offline desktop calculator app

• cloud-connected home security cameras

• wired office label printer

• solar-powered garden lights